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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,644.86, 292,083.04 and 139,900.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,644.86, 292,083.04 and 139,900.46 is: 193,071.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,644.86 : 292,083.04 = 139,900.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,644.86/292,083.04 = 139,900.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,644.86x = 292,083.04 × 139,900.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,644.86x = 40,862,551,654.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,862,551,654.20/211,644.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,071.32

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